YOUTH TOOLKIT
Connecting People to People
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY???
#seizetheawkward by trying one of these:
“Maybe its me, but I was wondering if you were alright.” or “I’ve noticed you’ve been down lately. What’s going on?”
Learn More at #Seizetheawkward
Connect with a mental health provider here
Connect with a support group here
Connecting People to Resources
Expand Your Emotional Toolbox
Download or click on the following articles, games, apps, coping resources to maintain good mental hygiene.
Get The Facts
Feel Better
I'm Experiencing
Infographics
Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids Drug Overdose DeathsNational Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Learn the Signs of Suicide
#seizetheawkward campaign
Transitions to College
Young adulthood is a time of growth, learning and exploration — but it can also be a time of significant change and intense challenges. JED is here to help.
If you or someone you know is feeling stressed, anxious, sad, or hopeless, check out JED’s resources for help.
A youths guide to support you through the transition from high school to college and adulthood.
Set To Go Program will help you with finding the right college fit, developing important emotional and life skills, increasing your knowledge about important health issues for teens and young adults and guidance about adjusting to life at college.
Parents & Schools
FOR PARENTS: Supporting students with college choice and fit, developing important emotional and life skills and essential health information for teens and young adults that will help set a course for emotional success and a smooth transition to college and adulthood.
FOR TEACHERS: Supporting students with college choice and fit, developing important emotional and life skills and essential health information for teens and young adults that will help set a course for emotional success and a smooth transition to college and adulthood.
More Tools to Elevate Your Wellbeing
Aspen Strong Tools
Connect Anonymously for You or a Loved One.
Promoting mental hygiene and connecting valley-wide resources to support healthy community dialogue where suicide is recognized as preventable and mental hygiene is embraced and supported.
